Weird Car problem!!

[Hypertek99]

Ok i have been driving my 89 240sx with no problems. Then yesterday i was getting off of work the car wouldn't start. I turn the key to start and it makes a bunch of clicking noises so i thought ok the batttery is low so we jumped the car and it started right up. I drove home no problems. Then later i was going out same thing car won't start. So jumped it again. And everytime i turn off the car the car won't start so i figure it was the battery. We tested the alternator and it was charging the battery. I went to advance auto and bought a new battery and changed it out and it still didn't start. Jumped that car and it started right up. then we turned the car off and it dies again and won't start up even with the new battery. They tested the battery and alternator and everything was good. They took the battery out and we charged it up and put it back in the car and this time it started up with no jump. Ok so everything is back to normal now we turned off the car and started it back up and it did. I started it last night to go out with no problems. Then this morning i went to start it, doesn't start up just makes the clicking noises. So now i'm back at square one. What do you think the problem can be??? Could the alternator give false reading and is not charging the battery??? Car drives normal after i jump it but as soon as i turn the car off it won't start back up unless i jump it.

[crazyikimasho]

sounds like your starter is going out, take it out and have it tested

[Hypertek99]

I don't think it's the starter cuz i just changed it out like a month ago. When i turn off the car and try to restart it it doesn't even crank just makes clicking noises. But it i jump the car it starts up just fine no trouble with the starter.

[NSDCA]

hmm i agree it might be the starter. because the motor isnt turning over, but you hear that clicking noise. i had that problem when i bought my car..they said they just put in a new starter..soemtimes it would start first try..sometimes after 4 tries. so i changed the starter and it starts up everytime.

[koukimonster139]

next time it does that (the clicking) beat on it with somethin and then see if it turns over...if it does well u probably need a solenoid.

[moskau240]

Have you tried cleaning your battery cables, your grounds and what not, my girlfriends truck did the same thing...first we thought it was the battery, we bought one, didnt start, just clicking....we also thought it was the starter, then went to an auto parts store to price a starter and we told the guy about our problem and he told us to clean the battery cables, terminals and make sure all the grounds and make sure its all good and tight...spend $2 on the battery terminal cleaner or a wire brush and try that first, so you dont spend $100+ on a starter in which case might not be the problem...then if thats not the case go have it checked out.....just my 2 cents....always good to save money....

[fbi_ethan]

if you have an alarm, che for a parasitic amperage drainage, it could be the alarm that sucks all the power from the battery before you start it.

[spiker]

If your car is manual behind ur clutch pedal there should be a button. There is also a hole in the clutch pedal with a little velcrow pad or rubber pad covering the hole. When you push down the clutch pedal that button pushes in check to see if the pad has moved out of place. Hope that helps you. Also when u say they checked the alternator and battery did they check the starter too? Check the battery terminals if they are all corroded or what also check the ground and the connections at the starter.

[crazyikimasho]

Originally Posted by Hypertek99

I don't think it's the starter cuz i just changed it out like a month ago. When i turn off the car and try to restart it it doesn't even crank just makes clicking noises. But it i jump the car it starts up just fine no trouble with the starter.

where did you buy the starter?

I bought 3 last year. The first one was bad out of the box from Kragen. The second went bad in a matter of like 3 mos and the third time I just went and bought an OEM Nissan reman one because I was tired of swapping them out.

[arminder_d]

As mentioned above smack your starter. Use the handle of a hammer. If it is then its your solenoid. Also take a look at your relay cuz it could be whats clicking.

[Slidin240Wayz]

I agree with checking your grounds, especially at the battery terminal.

[NIK90s13]

weak batt will also bake the starter click, Also chech the charging system. As stated above, even if the starter is new, doesn't always mean it is good.

[DJ_Sunrise]

if its clicking.. then its not getting the proper voltage. if anything is going to corrode, its the cable running to the starter.. the ground. about half-way, cut off some of the rubber sheathing, see if that nasty ass green corrosion is inside. the clicking means the SOLENOID IS FIRING. its just not enough voltage to spin the flywheel. if you're cleaning up any grounds, just clean up the stuff from the battery, to the starter, and alternator connections. pour coca cola on the terminal to see if theres any corrosion.. sometimes u cant see that shit, but its enough to affect it. clean the contacts to the alernator, and check that the wiring isnt corroded. my friends Z32 is having the same exact problem, down to the t. we fixed it by replacing the groung to the starter, and cleaning all alternator/starter contacts. you dont need a new starter.. the bandex, as its called..(solenoid) is FIRING. just not enough spinny power .
good luck.. hit me up on aim if u need help.

-Bart

[DJ_Sunrise]

oh yea.. almost forget.. unbolt the starter, 2-3 bolts? 17mm? and while its connected, have somebody try to start the car.. solenoid fires out, ur golden.. should spin too. oh.. and if the solenoid isnt firing, ull just hear the gear spinning inside.. electric motor sound and all.. cause it doesnt contact flywheel. which id doesnt do that, so u dont need a new starter. lol. nuff said

-Bart

[arminder_d]

Originally Posted by DJ_Sunrise

oh yea.. almost forget.. unbolt the starter, 2-3 bolts? 17mm? and while its connected, have somebody try to start the car.. solenoid fires out, ur golden.. should spin too. oh.. and if the solenoid isnt firing, ull just hear the gear spinning inside.. electric motor sound and all.. cause it doesnt contact flywheel. which id doesnt do that, so u dont need a new starter. lol. nuff said

-Bart

LOL.....dont just leave it hanging though because the push out fucntion combined with the spinning may cause it to hop. Shove it in a vice and use a portable battery LOL....if you dont have a vice and a battery do it barts way but keep your fingers out of reach!

[Nizzan4u2nv]

Are you battery terminals clean? Dip them in the water and baking soda. The corrosion will come right off. Just did this with my sisters s13. Wouldnt start unless jumped. Check your grounds for corrosion or rusting also.

[cotbu]

No, I did not finish reading all the replies, but it might be the starter relay(blue one passenger side).

[Hypertek99]

Ok i replaced the battery and alternator with new ones and it's still not starting. The terminals are a little corroded so i'm going to clean it out in a few minutes and see it it helps. I'll keep you guys updated on this.

[idlafie]

Funny how everyone forgets about this one when they have problems starting their car thinking either the battery's dead or the starter's toast.

Have you checked your ignition switch?? The START position on your ignition switch could have gone bad.

I had this happen to me on my S14 & after replacing everything I could possibly could think of on the starter circuit, I realized that I hadn't checked the ignition switch. After removing the steering column cover & testing the ignition switch with a voltmeter, I finally figured out what the cause of my starting problems was....a bad START position on my ignition switch.

After removing the two phillips head screws that held the wires & switch in place and replacing it with a working spare I had lying around, the car started up without any problems. Had I checked the ignition switch first, (like I should have), I would have saved myself a lot of time & money...

Check it out & post your findings here.

Anyhow, hope this helps....

ID

[Hypertek99]

Ok i finally solved the problem. It was a corroded negative battery terminal the whole time. I cleaned it up and it works fine now.

[NotoriouS14]

check ur ground wire..replace it

[GSXRJJordan]

Originally Posted by NotoriouS14

check ur ground wire..replace it

Hahahahahahaha.

You just bumped a 3 year old thread.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Hahahahahahaha.

You just bumped a 3 year old thread.

takes skills...